They just might be. For the first time since an Oct. 19 preseason game in Montreal, Amar’e Stoudemire was on the basketball court in full view of the cameras and writers, taking jumpers, free throws and jogging with no limp during the morning shootaround. Stoudemire was clearly in the mood to show off, though declined to talk about his status.

The Post reported in yesterday’s editions Stoudemire is aiming to return around Christmas. The Knicks listed him out 6-to-8 weeks following his Nov. 1 left knee-debridement surgery, which would mean the earliest he could come back is mid-December.

Asked about The Post’s report, coach Mike Woodson said it’s all on Amar’e.

“I know six-to-eight weeks is dangling out there,’’ Woodson said. “We’re going to accept Amar’e when he’s ready to go. When that is, I don’t know. It’s a great sign he’s out running, shooting a little bit. We’re going to gauge it as we go along. Amar’e will tell us when he’s ready.’’

Stoudemire has grown a full beard during his hiatus — just like Santa Claus.